5 Night Healthy Gut Healthy Body

Healthy Gut Healthy Body is a unique, cutting edge programme incorporating the best available products and expertise, enjoyed within the unrivalled serenity and luxury of Champneys surroundings.

Based on recent scientific evidence improving digestive health through resetting the gut microbiome is the foundation for enabling all other systems in our body to recover, rebalance & revive. This 5 night kick start will help you to address your diet and lifestyle, in turn striving towards your body and mind working in synergy.

This short term retreat can bring about long term benefits in health, weight, sleep and energy levels. We encourage relaxation as part of the break as digestion functions optimally when we eat at rest rather than under stress. We’ll provide you with practical mindful eating tips which help the body to maximize nutrient assimilation and aid in the elimination of toxins and waste.

What is the microbiome?

The microbiome is the unique collection of microbes ( bacteria, fungi and other microflora) living in and on our body, consisting of around 100 trillion cells, the highest concentration of which is in our gut. The 1.5 kilos of microbes we carry around inside us have been scientifically proven to affect our weight, physical health, emotional and mental wellbeing.

The gut microbiome suffers due to toxic environments, nutrient-stripped foods, and a stressful, sedentary lifestyle. This suffering results in an unhealthy balance of good and bad microbes, which ultimately impacts every system in the body.

Recent discoveries from leading scientific researchers have found that the state of our gut bacteria is not only the key to weight loss but also could lead to better mood, immunity and skin health.

Systemic benefits extend beyond digestive health and this retreat would be ideal for anyone suffering with:

Exercise recommendations from our extensive programme of light classes such as stretching & Pilates both thought to further the benefits of a gut reset regime.

Optional Body Composition Analysis

Access to up to 20 activities a day

Complimentary rode and flip flops

Depart Saturday 4pm ( room 11 am)

Food & Nutrition

Our Healthy Gut, Healthy Body regime is not a fasting plan, we believe in ‘eating to thrive, not to deprive’. The programme is based around a largely plant based diet of healing and healthy vegetables and fruits, proteins, legumes and essential fats to allow the digestive system to rest and heal. We encourage microbiome-friendly foods and banish gut damaging foods such as refined carbohydrates, caffeine and alcohol.

Sample Day’s Menu plus Microbiome Purifying Supplements

Breakfast:

Live natural yoghurt with blueberries & ground activated almonds

Spinach & Avocado Egg White omelette

Mid Morning Snack:

Biome Boost Smoothie

Lunch:

Champneys Supergreens Soup

Grilled Mackerel in Chilli Citrus Marinade

Beetroot & Orange Salad with Wholegrain Mustard Dressing

Mid Afternoon Snack:

Vegetable Crudités with Champneys Spicy Bean Dip

Dinner:

Grilled Lamb with Cauliflower Couscous and Tzatziki

Pineapple Carpaccio with Coconut Cream

Prior to your retreat:

Ideally, small and gradual changes should be implemented to reduce the shock to your system and the risk of withdrawal symptoms. Allow your body to prepare and gently adjust to our way of eating and drinking. 2- 3 weeks before your arrival, aim to increase your water intake to at least two litres daily and gradually reduce your intake of sugar, refined carbohydrates, alcohol and caffeine.

Recommended Treatments: can we have links to these services

Colonic Hydrotherapy

Vitamin Infusions ( Tring only)

Blood Tests ( Tring only)

Reflexology

Kinesiology

Detox Centre ( Tring only)

Shiatsu

Adrenal Stress Test

Testimonial from a guest on the November 2017 break at Champneys Forest Mere:

"My Healthy Gut Healthy Body retreat was my first ever visit to Champneys, and indeed my first ever stay in any Health Spa. It was a most wonderful experience and I think many people would gain greatly from it if they embrace and participate fully in 'all' elements of the retreat. My only criticism is that I have felt very lost and unsure what combination of foods to eat going forward. It is a stark alteration from my usual sandwiches, pizzas and pastas!! Working long hours in an office means the lunch menus from the retreat simply don't work in day to day life and even dinners are proving a little challenging. Perhaps a sheet of suggested combinations or simply a 'do's & don'ts' list might help future guests?" Sarah

Please Note: Champneys recommends you seek a Doctors advice before embarking on any health programme. This break is not suitable for individuals who are pregnant or breastfeeding, diabetic or hypoglycaemic.

If you find the retreat you were looking for is sold out or your preferred room type is not available, please email CER@champneys.com and include the title and date of the retreat you would like to book. Alternatively please call us on 0843 5611 943. We often have reserved spaces available which do not appear on the website.

There is a minimum number of people required for the break to run. Breaks will be cancelled if numbers are insufficient 2 weeks before the start of the break.

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Specially tailored by our own experts

This short term retreat can bring about long term benefits in health, weight, sleep and energy levels.

We’ll provide you with practical mindful eating tips which help the body to maximise nutrient assimilation and aid in the elimination of toxins and waste. "